Question

Using PHP; is there a way to check what type of form field was used to enter info in a form.

For example: was it submitted via a list/menu, radio button, text field, textarea, or checkbox.

I have this info stored in the database; but I’m trying to see if there is a way to do it without querying the database or using hidden form fields to pass the field type. Basically is there a function that already does this?

Answer 1

I don’t know of one though I’m sure someone else might pop up with an answer. But if the forms in question are of your own design you could name the inputs as checkbox_ or textarea_ prepended to your normal name. Then parse them on the form processing side.